Most kitchen cupboards are often full of expensive chemical cleaning products. With these sustainable recipes, you can make your house sparkling clean. Not only better for the environment, but also for your wallet.
Recipe for homemade laundry detergent
Making your own laundry detergent is easier than you think. Here's what you'll need:
- 1 liters of water
- 1 piece of soap (grated)
- 50 grams of soda
Heat the water and dissolve the soap in it. Add the baking soda and stir well. Let it cool, then pour the mixture into an empty bottle and your laundry detergent is ready to use.
If you make your own laundry detergent with baking soda, grated soap, and water, you can use vinegar as a separate step. Add a cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle to soften the laundry and remove any detergent residue.
Recipe for a clean toilet without chlorine
You really don't need bleach for a properly clean toilet. Baking soda and vinegar are all you need.
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup vinegar
Pour 1 cup of baking soda into the toilet and immediately pour 1 cup of vinegar over it. This will create a layer of foam that will thoroughly clean your toilet. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Give it a quick scrub with the brush, and you'll have a clean and fresh toilet.
Recipe to descale your coffee machine
Almost all coffee machine brands sell descaler sachets. You don't need them, as natural vinegar is just as good.
- 1 cup natural vinegar
- 2 cups of water
Mix 1 part vinegar with 2 parts water and add this to the water tank of your coffee machine. For bean-to-cup machines, use the cleaning function or simply rinse your machine with the water-vinegar mixture. Then rinse briefly with water, and your machine will be clean again.
Recipe for streak-free clean windows
With just 3 simple ingredients and a spray bottle, you can get your windows and mirrors clean quickly and streak-free.
- 100 ml alcohol (70%)
- 100 ml of vinegar
- 100 ml water
Mix these ingredients in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on your mirror or windows and wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth.
Try these recipes and discover how easy and effective green cleaning can be. Together, we'll work towards a clean environment and a waste-free future.
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